Dangote Petroleum Refinery has appointed Turkish finance executive Betül Sarıkaya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing an experienced energy sector professional into a key financial leadership position at the Nigerian refinery.
Sarıkaya officially assumed the role on Tuesday, November 3, with more than two decades of experience spanning corporate finance, project financing, risk management, internal audit and corporate governance.
Brandspur Brand News Desk reports that her appointment comes with a background in major energy businesses, including senior financial positions at SOCAR Türkiye and STAR Refinery.
Before joining Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Sarıkaya served as CFO of the Turkic Investment Fund (TIF). She is also a board member of Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji, a renewable energy company known as Aydem Renewables.
Her previous appointments include CFO of the SOCAR Türkiye Natural Gas Business Unit, Finance Director at STAR Refinery and Director of Internal Audit at SOCAR Türkiye.
She also worked as a senior manager at professional services firm PwC, adding experience in financial oversight and corporate advisory to her career in the energy industry.
Sarıkaya’s appointment places her at the financial helm of one of Nigeria’s most prominent industrial projects, which has drawn significant attention from investors and energy market participants.
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The refinery, owned by the Dangote Group, has been expanding its role in Nigeria’s petroleum supply chain since commencing commercial operations in 2024.
Its financial operations are central to managing the demands of a large-scale refining business, particularly as the company pursues growth and attracts investment.
Sarıkaya’s experience across refining, natural gas, investment and financial governance is expected to be relevant to the responsibilities of her new position.
